She said that the fear of losing out on work also keep models quiet, continuing: “It’s such a disposable industry that girls feel like they can’t say anything, because there will be some other girl out there who will just do it.”

Sampaio also defended Victoria’s Secret’s annual fashion show against allegations it is gratuitous.

She said: “I think it’s kind of hypocritical that now people want everyone to be equal, they want everyone to be a feminist.